Eid-El-Kabir: Jonathan greets Muslims, urges them to prioritize virtues of tolerance

By Chibuike Nwabuko

Abuja (Sundiata Post) – Former President Goodluck Jonathan has greeted the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of their Eid-el-Kabir celebration, urging the to prioritize the virtues of sacrifice, tolerance and love that this moment signifies.

Jonathan who made the call in a statemnt released via his Facebook page, charged all citizens to pray for the peace of our nation, adding that this moment demands of all, irrespective of tribe and faith, to show love and promote those virtues that will foster our unity and enhance progress.

The statement reads in full:

Congratulations to the Muslim Ummah on this year’s Eid-El-Kabir. I call on all Muslim faithful to prioritize the virtues of sacrifice, tolerance and love which this moment signifies.

I urge all citizens to pray for the peace of our nation; this moment demands of all, irrespective of tribe and faith, to show love and promote those virtues that will foster our unity and enhance progress.
Barka Da Sallah

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